International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region in Switzerland

Switzerland: International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region was 212,578 Persons in 2024. ▲ Rising

Latest (2024)
212,578 Persons
Change on year
down 19.2%
World rank
6th
of 22 countries
All-time high
263,081 Persons
in 2023
All-time low
91,687 Persons
in 1997
Years of data
35
1990–2024

International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region in Switzerland, 1990–2024

100.0k150.0k200.0k250.0k1990200720241990: 154.2k Persons1991: 164.8k Persons1992: 157.2k Persons1993: 144.5k Persons1994: 130.2k Persons1995: 114.0k Persons1996: 97.6k Persons1997: 91.7k Persons1998: 96.0k Persons1999: 108.0k Persons2000: 110.3k Persons2001: 124.1k Persons2002: 127.3k Persons2003: 119.8k Persons2004: 120.2k Persons2005: 118.3k Persons2006: 127.6k Persons2007: 165.6k Persons2008: 184.3k Persons2009: 160.6k Persons2010: 161.8k Persons2011: 164.6k Persons2012: 175.0k Persons2013: 193.3k Persons2014: 187.3k Persons2015: 188.5k Persons2016: 191.7k Persons2017: 170.9k Persons2018: 170.1k Persons2019: 169.6k Persons2020: 163.2k Persons2021: 165.6k Persons2022: 190.9k Persons2023: 263.1k Persons2024: 212.6k Persons

Source: Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development. Measured in Persons.

Analysis

In 2024, international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in Switzerland stood at 212,578 Persons.

Compared with earlier readings it is down 19.2% on the previous year and up 13.5% over ten years.

Over the whole period, international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in Switzerland peaked at 263,081 Persons in 2023 and was at its lowest, 91,687 Persons, in 1997.

Switzerland ranks 6th of 22 countries on this measure, in the top quarter.

The long-run direction has been consistently rising across the 35 years of available data.

International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region in Switzerland, year by year

Annual values for International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region coming from another country in Switzerland, 1990 to 2024.
Year Persons Change
1990 154,244 Persons
1991 164,773 Persons +6.8%
1992 157,190 Persons -4.6%
1993 144,537 Persons -8.0%
1994 130,188 Persons -9.9%
1995 113,967 Persons -12.5%
1996 97,591 Persons -14.4%
1997 91,687 Persons -6.0%
1998 95,955 Persons +4.7%
1999 107,953 Persons +12.5%
2000 110,302 Persons +2.2%
2001 124,077 Persons +12.5%
2002 127,340 Persons +2.6%
2003 119,783 Persons -5.9%
2004 120,188 Persons +0.3%
2005 118,270 Persons -1.6%
2006 127,586 Persons +7.9%
2007 165,634 Persons +29.8%
2008 184,297 Persons +11.3%
2009 160,623 Persons -12.8%
2010 161,778 Persons +0.7%
2011 164,612 Persons +1.8%
2012 175,008 Persons +6.3%
2013 193,302 Persons +10.5%
2014 187,326 Persons -3.1%
2015 188,515 Persons +0.6%
2016 191,683 Persons +1.7%
2017 170,945 Persons -10.8%
2018 170,085 Persons -0.5%
2019 169,573 Persons -0.3%
2020 163,180 Persons -3.8%
2021 165,640 Persons +1.5%
2022 190,883 Persons +15.2%
2023 263,081 Persons +37.8%
2024 212,578 Persons -19.2%

Averages by decade

DecadeAverage LowestHighest Years
1990s 125,808 Persons 91,687 Persons 164,773 Persons 10
2000s 135,810 Persons 110,302 Persons 184,297 Persons 10
2010s 177,283 Persons 161,778 Persons 193,302 Persons 10
2020s 199,072 Persons 163,180 Persons 263,081 Persons 5

Countries ranked near Switzerland

  1. 3 Spain 528,856 Persons compare
  2. 4 Italy 439,916 Persons compare
  3. 5 Netherlands 316,305 Persons compare
  4. 7 Belgium 137,877 Persons compare
  5. 8 Austria 136,343 Persons compare
  6. 9 Czechia 121,823 Persons compare

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Frequently asked questions

What is international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in Switzerland?
International migration flows - regions — new residents in the region in Switzerland was 212,578 Persons in 2024, according to Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development.
What is the highest international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region recorded in Switzerland?
The highest recorded value was 263,081 Persons in 2023.
What is the lowest international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region recorded in Switzerland?
The lowest recorded value was 91,687 Persons in 1997.
How does Switzerland rank for international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region?
Switzerland ranks 6th out of 22 countries with data for 2024.
Is international migration flows - regions — new residents in the region rising or falling in Switzerland?
Over the last ten years it is up 13.5%. The long-run trend across the full record is rising.
Where does this Switzerland data come from?
The figures come from Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development, published as part of International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region coming from another country. Statizoid updates them automatically from the source API.

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Indicator
International migration flows - Regions — New residents in the region coming from another country
Unit
Persons
Source
Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development
Licence
OECD Terms and Conditions (attribution required)
Coverage
24 places, 564 data points, 1990–2025
Last refreshed

This dataset provides indicators on annual international population migration flows to and from sub-national regions, in large regions (TL2) and small regions (TL3). Data source Data is collected via delegates of the OECD Working Party on Territorial Indicators (WPTI), as well as from national statistical offices' websites Definition of regions Regions are subnational units below national boundaries. OECD countries have two regional levels: large regions (territorial level 2 or TL2) and small regions (territorial level 3 or TL3). For more information, see the OECD Territorial grid (pdf) and the OECD Territorial Correspondence Table (xlsx). Use of data on small regions When demographic data are analysed along with economic data using the TL3 level, it is advisable to aggregate data at the metropolitan region level when several TL3 regions are associated to the same metropolitan region. Metropolitan regions combine TL3 regions when 50% or more of the regional population live in a functionnal urban areas above 250 000 inhabitants. This approach corrects the distortions created by commuting, see the list of OECD metropolitan regions (xlsx) and the EU methodology (link). Territorial typologies Small TL3 regions are categorized based on shared characteristics into regional typologies. See the demographic indicators aggregated by territorial typology at country level on the access to City typology (link) and by urban-rural typology (link). Cite this dataset OECD Regions, Cities and Local Areas database http://oe.cd/geostats. Further information OECD Regions and Cities Statistical Atlas OECD Regions and Cities at a Glance For questions and/or comments, please email RegionStat@oecd.org.